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Monday, June 16, 2014

LVRG Double Header- Bout Wrap Ups 6/14/14

This weekend was double the excitement for the Lehigh Valley
Rollergirls (LVRG) as LVRG’s Blast Furnace Betties took on the Reading Derby
Girls and LVRG’s Metal Vixens took on the Pottstown Roller Derby
Rockstars.

The Blast Furnace Betties versus the Reading Derby Girls game
quickly established LVRG as the dominant team. About 10 minutes into the first
half, the Betties had a commanding lead over the Reading Derby Girls,
65-17. LVRG acquired lead jammer status
the majority of the jams and continued to build the score to 91-19 with 15
minutes left in the first half of game play. LVRG lived up to their reputation for having strong
defensive walls and aggressive jamming. At half time, the score was 149-38
favoring LVRG.

After switching benches, and some strategy change ups, LVRG
was expecting a new and refreshed Reading team after the half time. LVRG however wanted no part of that and came
off their benches looking to continue their point streak in the second
half. The Betties forced jammer track
cuts, got natural grand slams (this happens when a jammer laps the opposing
jammer while both jammers are in play and on the track), and rotated all
blockers in to be jammers. Half way through the second half, the Betties
continued their lead, 222-50. Rounding
out the last few minutes of play, the Betties shut the door on any possible
Reading win. The Blast Furnace Betties
secured the win with a final score of 273-77.

In the second game of the night, the LVRG’s Metal Vixens immediately
were met with fierce competition against the Pottstown Roller Derby Rockstars
(Pottstown). Although LVRG got a quick
jump in points in the first few minutes of play (38-2), Pottstown was a
definite threat with relentless jammers. LVRG was dominating in points, but it wasn’t
reflective of the fight between both teams.
15 minutes into the first half of play, LVRG was up 56-9. However, most
of points were gained through power jams and were not necessarily from
jammer natural calls offs. A natural call off happens when both jammers are on
the track, and the lead jammer strategically calls off the jam before the other
jammer can gain points.

Slowly, LVRG seemed to show they were the more strategic
team by bridging their packs and containing the opposing jammers. Once LVRG
found their system to synced together to form a wall of force to keep out the
opposing jammers, the score began to reflect it. By the end of the first half
of game play, the score was 102-30, LVRG.

The Metal Vixens kept this rhythm going into the second half of
game play and shut out Pottstown from getting any points for the first 12
minutes of play. With 12 minutes left
in the first half, the score was 176 (LVRG) to 37 (Pottstown). The Metal Vixens began rotating in new
jammers and began testing some new strategies, one in particular they call
Omaha and another called Two Cats. By
the end of the game, the Metal Vixens took the win with a final score of
225-83.

Looking ahead, LVRG has 2 tough games ahead of them. This weekend LVRG’s All-Stars will be meeting
up with the Charlottesville Derby Dames at the East Coast Derby Extravaganza.
According to flattrackstats.com, LVRG is not expected to win and should only
score 8 points for every 19 of Charlottesville’s points. This will be a tough game for LVRG, but if they
secure at least 40% the game’s total points, even a loss will help LVRG in
their overall WFTDA rankings. And the
following week, LVRG travels to Providence, RI to play their WFTDA team. In
that game, LVRG is expected to get 11 points for every 30 that the Providence
team scores. Again, if LVRG can secure at least 35% of the game’s total points,
a loss will increase their standings.

About Me

My name is Rose Beef, head coach of the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls.
Created for the skaters by the skaters, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls are dedicated to providing an opportunity for women athletes to achieve their maximum potential, both athletically and intellectually through the sport of roller derby. Through intensive training, competitive activities and community involvement, the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls strive to embody specific core values including hard work, motivation, perseverance, respect for cultural diversity and continuous personal development. Our members are proud to be positive role models for young people by displaying a sense of good sportsmanship, personal integrity and ethical conduct and look forward to continued growth regionally and nationally.